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H56 VEX

1991 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,149 mi
Last recorded101,149 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Carina109,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 VEX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,149 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 101,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 98,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 94,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,777 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 88,862 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 88,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 85,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2009 85,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 81,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 79,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside and offside track rod end nuts rusty

Pass 12 May 2006 75,623 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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H56 VEX is a 1991 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 109,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H56 VEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H56 VEX registered?

H56 VEX is a 1991 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 June 1991.

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The MOT history for H56 VEX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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